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PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
Important
Terms
Software
is written as text (source
code)
FOSS
Definition
Software
which is liberally
licensed to grant the right
of users to study, change,
and improve its design
through the availability of
its source code.
Wikipedia
Protecting privacy.
FOSS Weaknesses
Unanticipated
Efforts
Lack of Coordination
Inadequate Technical Support
Risk of discontinuation
What is
Linux
?
Linux
is a generic
term
referring to Unix-like graphical
user Interface (GUI) based
computer operating systems.
It is Multi- user, Multitasking,
Multiprocessor.
Coexists with other Operating
Systems
Runs on multiple platforms
Why is it
significant?
Powerful
- Runs on multiple hardware
platforms
- Users like its speed and stability
- No requirement for latest
hardware
Its free
- Licensed under GPL
- Vendors are distributors who
package Linux
Advantages of
Freedom
Linux
computers
variety of distros
software
which numbers in the thousands
Disadvantages of
Linux
Many Windows programs will not run in Linux.
hardware
drivers for Linux.
What is Ubuntu ?
Ubuntu is a Linux-based Operating
System.
It is Most Popular Linux Distribution.
It is Open sourced
Cost free
non- proprietary
Strong focus on
Usability
Easy to installation
One user (initiallyyou can add more users
later)
One password
One application per task
One CD for the entire operating system.
ORIGIN
Ubuntu is African concept
meaning humanity towards others
I t is developed under Debain
Project.( Largest Linux software
development community)
Sponsored by Canonical Ltd.
Owned by South African billionaire
Mark Shuttleworth
Advantages of
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is one of the most secured
operating system and defines the
highest level of security as compared
other operating system.
Ubuntu is an open source OS.
Ubuntu is most popular Linux
operating system.
Most of the soft-wares in Ubuntu are
pre-installed to enhance user
Disadvantages of Ubuntu
C0nt
are
not
found
for
Linux use.
Ubuntu is not capable of playing
MP3 files by default.
The forum support for Ubuntu is
really very poor. It takes weeks and
even
months
solved.
to
get
our
query